Latest posts by Vilhelm Konnander from July, 2011
Estonia: Agonizing Over History
Giustino of Itching for Eestimaa reflects upon historical memory and guilt against the background of Estonian town Viljandi celebrating the 70th anniversary of Nazi occupation.
Russia-USA: Looming lobbying scandal
John Helmer of Dancing With Bears reports about a looming lobbying scandal in Washington, DC, where senior US officials allegedly have been intensely courted by PR-people, employed by Russian billionaire...
Russia: Cruiser Catastrophe Causes Questions
As casualty numbers rise from Sundays' ferry catastrophe on the river Volga, Russians have come to the bitter realization of yet another tragedy, with a death-toll of well over a hundred people. As usual, news of deplorable conditions are brought to public attention, causing popular anger and indignation, but this time these feelings almost seem to outdo those of sympathy with the victims and their relatives, as the Russian blogosphere reacts to the tragedy.
Ukraine: Timoshenko trial worries
LevKo of Foreign Notes discusses his impressions that Ukrainians are becoming increasingly worried about the alleged show-trial against former Premier and opposition leader Yulia Timoshenko; worries that now arguably extend...
Russia: Arctic environment and exploitation
Mia Bennet at Foreign Policy Blog writes about plans for a dual exploitation and environmental cleanup of the Russian Arctic.
Russia: Potential of e-Government
Adriel Hampton of Adriel Nation posts impressions of great potential for Russian e-Government after discussions with a Gov 2.0 advocate, pointing to various projects within the sector in Russia.
Estonia: Celebration of Nazi occupation
Kloty of Gedanken über Estland draws attention to [GER] a celebration of the 70th anniversary of Nazi occupation of Estonian town of Viljandi, and discusses how locals considered it preferrable...
Russia: Reintroducing Fabergé
John Helmer of Dancing With Bears tells the story of how a South African entrepreneur is reintroducing production of Russia's famous Fabergé eggs.
Russia: Worries of wildfires
Two-Zero of Moscow Blog writes about the worries in Russia that last year's catastrophic wildfires will repeat themselves this year.
Ukraine joins EU-Battlegroups
British Ambassador to Ukraine, Leigh Turner, writes about Ukraine joining the EU-Battlegroups and deepening European-Ukrainian military cooperation.
Ukraine: History of Little Tatary
Leoš Tomíček of Austere Insomniac makes an historical argument about the origins of South-East Ukraine – Little Tatary – as part of Ukrainian statehood.
Russia: Drug enforcement agency at work
Ernst Krenkel of Backyard Safari describes [GER] the Russian Federal Drug Control Service and how it works.
Central and Eastern Europe: Economies more exposed than expected
Edward Hugh of Baltic Economy Watch argues that Central and East European economies are more exposed to risk in case of a Eurozone crisis than what financial ratings say.
Belarus: One-way ticket to the west
Kyle Keeton of Windows to Russia ridicules Belarus president's, Lukashenko, proposal to send all political prisoners in the country to the West, if Europe will have them.
Russia: Economic strengths and weaknesses
The Pipeline summarizes the World Economic Forum “Russia Competiveness Report 2011” outlining the strengths and weaknesses of Russian economy.
Belarus: Guilt by association?
LJ user budimir claims [RU] that Michail Myasnikovich, Prime Minister of Belarus, has announced that employees will be fired if they or members of their family participate in protests against...
Hungary: Black sheep of Europe?
The Worden Report discusses how Hungary is overriding European Union legislation and decisions, and what the limits for membership are to make European federalism work.
Russia: Why Government and People's Front shared website
LJ user Navalny has finally received [RU] a letter explaining why the People's Front website initially was hosted by that of the Russian government, telling him that this support of...
Russia: Ex vice premier banned to travel abroad
Ilya Yashin of El pueblo unido jamás será vencido reports [RUS] that opposition politician and ex Prime Minister of Russia, Boris Nemtsov, has been banned from leaving the country for...
Poland: Article authorization abolished
Max Steinbeis of Verfassungsblog writes about [GER] Poland having to abolish its law that interviewed people have the right to see articles before printing and prevent publication. So at least...
Russia: Return of decentralization?
Joera Mulders of Russia Watchers discusses recent trends towards the return of decentralization of political power in Russia, after the long period of Putinist power centralization.
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